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Admissions event in Karachi on September 28th

AoA Everyone, For those who are interested in learning about how to apply to top-ranked MBA programs, there is a free event taking place i…

Started by Asim Raja in Mentoring Forum

0 Sep 14, 2008

NEDian Roland DeSouza, a Shining Example of Social Activism in Pakistan

'You cannot change everything, but can change yourself' Wednesday, August 13, 2008 By Aisha Masood Karachi Although a member of the city…

Started by Riaz Haq in NEDians Community News

2 Sep 8, 2008
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Is Zardari Guilty of Corruption Charges?

While the news of President Musharraf's resignation and Asif Zardari's nomination for president occupy the big headlines, the renewed repo…

Started by Riaz Haq in Contemporary Pakistani Society

0 Aug 22, 2008

"Streets of Karachi" to premiere in Palo Alto, CA

Streets of Karachi, a new movie by Pakistani-American director Shoieb Yunus is premiering in Palo Alto, CA on Saturday, the 16th of August,…

Started by Riaz Haq in NEDians Community News

0 Aug 15, 2008

NEDian Aziz ul Matin, Class of 1956, Passes Away in Virginia, USA

Inna Lillah Wa Inna Elaih Rajeoon Reported by Saleem Khan, NED Alum It is with a sad heart that I convey to you the news of Shaikh Aziz ul…

Started by Riaz Haq in NEDians Community News

0 Jul 19, 2008

M. Ijaz Mahmood, NEDian from mid-1960s, Shot and Killed in Houston, Tx

Rashid Yousuf, an NEDian and PakAlumni member, is reporting the tragic murder of an NEDian today in Houston, Tx. as follows: We are having…

Started by Riaz Haq in NEDians Community News

0 Jul 11, 2008

Circle! The Social Network of Pakistan

www.circle.pk is working hard to contribute in Social Networking. In, advance Circle have set its motto, as Circle! The Social Network of…

Started by Faisal in Science and Technology Education in Pakistan

0 Jun 28, 2008

Can Pakistan beat India when it really matters?

Congratulations to Pak team for strong performance in the final ODI at Jaipur. But the question lingers: Can Pak team win when it really ma…

Started by Riaz Haq in Cricket Lovers

2 Jun 15, 2008
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PakAlumni Member and NEDian Idrees Shah Loses his Cousin to Violence in Karachi

NEDian Idrees Shah has lost his cousin Mohammad Ibrahim in a targeted killing in Karachi. Mohammad Ibrahim was an intelligence agent involv…

Started by Riaz Haq in Contemporary Pakistani Society

1 Jun 13, 2008
Reply by Idrees Shah

Is it sufficient or necessary to give money?

As part of NEDians Convention 2007, I had the opportunity to listen to Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy's keynote speech and then had a conservation wit…

Started by Riaz Haq in NED & Alumni Giving

7 May 30, 2008
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